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1826 Farthing George IV Proof (2nd issue)

George IV 2nd issue

1826United KingdomProof

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Denomination

Farthing

Estimated Value

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How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

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Physical Properties

Composition:Copper

Weight:4.72g

Shape:Round

Diameter:22mm

Thickness:1.6mm

Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundCopper

Versions of the 1826 George IV Farthing

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Circulation2nd issue, mintage includes KM#677
£9.30
Mintage 6,666,200
1826 Farthing George IV (2nd issue)
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Circulation1st issue, mintage includes KM#697
£7.05
Mintage 6,666,200
1826 Farthing George IV (1st issue)
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Proof2nd issue
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1826 Farthing George IV Proof (2nd issue) (this page)

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About the 1826 Farthing George IV Proof (2nd issue)

The George IV 2nd issue coin, minted in 1826 at the Royal Mint located at Tower Hill, holds a notable place in British numismatics as part of a significant era in the monarchy's history. The coin features a portrait of King George IV, whose reign from 1820 to 1830 was marked by political and social transformation, while the reverse often displays the regal symbols of Britain. Collectors appreciate this coin not only for its historical context but also for its representation of the transition in British coinage design and composition during the Industrial Revolution.

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